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Certain churches represent heaven, life, light and dark in a way that embraces the otherworldly in a particularly striking manner. Enjoy the special churches featured near the city center that celebrate the common and the uncommon, a bit of Chicago’s grit and an insight into her Glory. Take in an old Gothic and two others. Meet at: St. Michael, 1636 Cleaveland Ave., Chicago Tickets must be purchased in advance. Transportation is not included. Want to take this tour on another date? Just call! 312-869-2286. Minimum group…

Visit three beautiful, rural, Illinois churches and lunch at an unmistakably rural restaurant. Enjoy the peace of the countryside and the beauty of the oldest wooden church in Illinois, the "Cathedral on the Prairie" and a church with a strong frontier-French connection (right near the Chicago Bears training field). If time allows, and participants are interested, we may also make a stop at the local Love Christian Center, for a look at their gifts and books. Tickets: $38 Adults, $35 Seniors…

St. Therese of Lisieux had a wonderful way of making the little things count. Join us as we tour her National Shrine situated on 40 acres in Darien, IL. Enjoy the Garden, Gift shop, Museum and Chapel. The museum collection is the largest outside Lisieux, France, and features photographs of the saint, paintings, and a full sized replica of her convent cell and relics. We will also visit a noble Polish church and the only, and oldest, country parish in…

This famous place hosts thousands of visitors each year. The Shrine of the Christ’s Passion is a multi-media interactive, half-mile winding Prayer Trail that depicts the last days of Jesus Christ’s life. Forty life-size bronze sculptures in a tranquil setting, complete with beautiful music and amazingly sculptured gardens. Our group will stop for an afternoon lunch at an authentic Italian eatery nearby. Lunch is paid on your own. An (outstanding) Gift shop will also be available. Cost: $25, lunch on…

What makes a church a church? And what makes it distinctively a Catholic church? Join us on an exploration to learn about standard church features and how the craft, sentiment and intent literally shape worship. Fabulous contrasts between old world skill and modern materials are investigated in the architecture and art of these Chicago churches. Meet at: St Helen, 2315 W Augusta Blvd., Chicago IL Tickets must be purchased in advance. Transportation is not included. Want to take this tour on…

St. Therese of Lisieux had a wonderful way of making the little things count. Join us as we tour her National Shrine situated on 40 acres in Darien IL. Enjoy the Garden, Gift shop, Museum and Chapel. The museum collection is the largest outside Lisieux, France, and features photographs of the saint, paintings, and a full sized replica of her convent cell and relics. We will also visit a noble Polish church and the only country parish in the Archdiocese…

Hindsdale's St Isaac Jogues School students will globe-trot from Portugal to Poland and from Italy to Germany, without leaving the state. Their guide, trained to work with youth and proficient in the churches' art architecture and history, will engage them in a tangible experience of the sacred in Chicago If you would like to bring your youth group or other school groups, let's go! It is a great time to book a tour. Each tour is custom made. Let us arrange…

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Catholic Church Tours, provides access to over 100 different Catholic Churches and related destinations, including Roman and Byzantine rite cathedrals, basilicas, churches and shrines. Catholic Church Tours’ experienced guides makes these architectural beauties easily accessible and understandable. It is an experience for every soul!